In order to keep you and your neighbors better informed about the legislation we discuss, I am posting the agenda for any scheduled committee meetings at the beginning of the week and an update with any votes that were taken that week in committee or on the House floor. I hope you find this information helpful and please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
Week of Feb. 23, 2015
Floor Votes
Delete a reference to the statutory definition of “lawful purpose”
HB 4076 (Rendon), RC 12, 2/25/15, Passed: 110-0
Next: Sent to the Senate for consideration
House Bill 4076 (Rendon) amends the Michigan Firearms Law to delete a reference to the statutory definition of “lawful purpose” which no longer exists in the Michigan Penal Code.
Allow certain licensed officers to carry a concealed pistol in a pistol-free or no carry zone
HB 4159 (Johnson), RC 13, 2/25/15, Passed: 89-21
Next: Sent to the Senate for consideration
House Bill 4159 (Johnson) would certain licensed corrections officers, and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed pistol in a “pistol-free” or “no carry” zone.
Define in the MI Penal Code what it means to “brandish” a firearms
HB 4160 (Johnson), RC 14, 2/25/15, Passed: 95-16
HB 4161 (H-1) (Hughes), RC 15, 2/25/15, Passed: 108-2
Next: Sent to the Senate for consideration
Together, House Bill 4160 (Johnson) and House Bill 4161 (Hughes) (H-1) define in the Michigan Penal Code what it means to “brandish” a firearm.
Reform the concealed pistol licensing (CPL) process and eliminate concealed weapons licensing boards
SB 34 (H-1) (Green), RC 16, 2/25/15, Passed: 76-34
SB 35 (Green), RC 17, 2/25/15, Passed: 81-29
Next: Returned to the Senate
Senate Bill 34 (H-1) and Senate Bill 35 (both sponsored by Senator Green) reform the concealed pistol licensing (CPL) process and eliminate concealed weapons licensing boards, effective November 30, 2015. Effective December 1, 2015, all duties would be transferred to the county clerks and Michigan State Police.
Repeals regulations and penalties for the use or possession of BB handguns by minors
HB 4151 (Pettalia), RC 18, 2/26/15, Passed: 80-29
Next: Sent to the Senate for consideration
House Bill 4151 (Pettalia) repeals Public Act 186 of 1959 (Spring, Gas, or Air Operated Handguns) which regulate and penalize the use or possession of BB handguns by minors.
Align the Michigan definition of firearm with the federal definition of firearm
HB 4152 (Sheppard), RC 19, 2/26/15, Passed: 87-22
HB 4153 (Franz), RC 20, 2/26/15, Passed: 85-24
HB 4156 (Barrett), RC 23, 2/26/15, Passed: 89-20
Next: Sent to the Senate for consideration
House Bill 4152 (Sheppard), House Bill 4153 (Franz), and House Bill 4156 (Barrett) would amend various statutes to align Michigan’s definition of firearm with the federal definition of firearm.
Amends the definition of firearm to include certain pneumatic guns
HB 4154 (Brett Roberts), RC 21, 2/26/15, Passed: 87-22
Next: Sent to the Senate for consideration
House Bill 4154 would amend sections of the National Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA) to align Michigan’s definition of firearm with the federal definition of firearm.
Amends the definition of “firearm” and creates provisions for pneumatic guns in the Michigan Penal Code
HB 4155 (H-1) (Cole), RC 22, 2/26/15, Passed: 88-21
Next: Sent to the Senate for consideration
As part of the National Rifle Association (NRA) “Airgun Reclassification Package,” House Bill 4155 (Cole) would amend several sections of the Michigan Penal Code to align Michigan’s definition of “firearm” with the federal definition of firearm and create special provisions for pneumatic guns.
Committee Votes
Health Policy
Agenda:
Presentation By:
Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services
Criminal Justice
Agenda:
Presentation by former Representative Joe Haveman on:
The Council of State Governments report.
HB 4137 – (Rep. Howrylak) – Criminal procedure; probation; fixing period and conditions of probation; modify.
Testimony Only
HB 4138 – (Rep. Heise) – Corrections; parole; criteria for placement on parole; modify.
Testimony Only
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Natural Resources
Agenda:
DNR Presentation: Forestry & DNR Land Management Plan
Appropriations: Subcommittee on State Police
Agenda:
Presentation by Cpt. Michael Krumm, Director of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED), describing the past and present operations of the CVED and discussing utilization of MSP weigh stations and the strength of Motor Carrier Officer ranks.
Presentation by MSP Staff on the Special Operations Division (SOD), describing the past and present operations of the SOD and discussing local utilization of MSP specialized services
Commerce and Trade
Agenda:
HB 4163 – (Rep. Pscholka) – Occupations; individual licensing and regulation; licensing of residential lift contractors; create as class of elevator contractors.
Testimony Only
HB 4162 – (Rep. Nesbitt) – Occupations; individual licensing and regulation; requirement for installation and repair of elevators by elevator journeymen; modify for installation and repair of residential lifts.
Testimony Only
Appropriations: Subcommittee on School Aid
Agenda:
Presentations and Discussion on Rolling Categorical Program Funding into the Foundation Allowance
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Community Health
Agenda:
Department of Community Health presentation of FY 2015-16 Executive Budget Recommendation – Behavioral Health Services
Transportation and Infrastructure
Agenda:
Presentations on Public Act 51 by the following:
Michigan Department of Transportation
County Road Association of Michigan
Michigan Municipal League
Appropriations: Joint Committee on Higher Education
Agenda:
Testimony on FY 2015-16 Higher Education Budget from:
– Lake Superior State University
– Michigan State University
– Michigan Technological University
– Northern Michigan University
– Oakland University
– Saginaw Valley State University
– UM – Ann Arbor, UM – Dearborn, UM – Flint
– Western Michigan University
– Department of Technology, Management, and Budget
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Human Services
Agenda:
FY 2015-16 Department of Human Services Executive Budget Recommendation presentation by Director Nick Lyon, Department of Human Services
Communications and Technology
Agenda:
Presentations on cyber security by:
Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget
Michigan State Police
Department of Military and Veteran Affairs
Judiciary
Agenda:
PRESENTATIONS BY:
1. Judge Laura Baird, Family Court Judge, 30th Circuit Court, Ingham County
Judge Kay Behm, Probate Judge, Genesee County Family Court
2. Robert Kostin, Family Law Attorney
3. Rosalind Sedacca, CCT is a Divorce & Parenting Coach and Founder of the Child-Centered Divorce Network for parents
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Agenda:
– HFA Budget Overview
– MDARD ESD MAEAP
– MDARD ESD PPPM
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Agenda:
– Presentation by Ms. Teri Morante, Chief Deputy Director of the Department of Insurance and Financial Services, describing and discussing the past and present operations of the Autism
Coverage Reimbursement Program and departmental economics development initiatives
– Presentation by Mr. John Quackenbush, Chairman of the Michigan Public Service Commission (PSC), describing the past and present organization and operations of the PSC
Families, Children, and Seniors
Agenda:
HB 4037 – (Rep. Forlini) – Family law; marriage and divorce; persons authorized to solemnize marriage; allow township supervisor to perform.
Testimony Only
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Education
Agenda:
Overview of the FY 2015-16 Executive Budget Recommendation for the Department of Education
Financial Services
Agenda:
PRESENTATIONS ON CHIP TECHNOLOGY IN CREDIT CARDS BY:
Rachel McGreevy, MasterCard Worldwide
John C. Mayleben, Michigan Retailers Association
Appropriations: Subcommittee on General Government
Agenda:
Testimony on proposed FY 2015-16 budgets:
– Department of Technology, Management, and Budget
– Civil Service Commission
Tax Policy
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Room 521, House Office Building, Lansing, MI
Agenda:
HB 4122 – (Rep. Lauwers) – Taxation; administration; film credits; sunset. \
Testimony Only
Agriculture
Agenda:
Presentation by the Michigan Pork Producers Association
Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
Agenda:
SB 54 – (Sen. Casperson) – Natural resources; hunting; use of unmanned aerial vehicles to interfere with or harass another individual who is hunting; prohibit.
Testimony Only
SB 55 – (Sen. Pavlov) – Natural resources; hunting; use of unmanned aerial vehicles for taking game; prohibit.
Testimony Only
Presentation on Pure Michigan given by David West and Joel Freeman
Appropriations Subcommittee on Judiciary
Agenda:
Overview of the FY 2015-16 Judiciary Budget Request
– Chief Justice Robert P. Young, Jr., Michigan Supreme Court
Overview of the FY 2015-16 Court of Appeals Budget Request
– Chief Judge Michael J. Talbot, Michigan Court of Appeals
Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation
Agenda:
FY 2015-16 Michigan Department of Transportation Budget Presentation, Department Director Kirk Steudle
Joint Committee Meeting with Oversight and Ethics, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation
Agenda:
Performance Audit of the Office of Rail Michigan Department of Transportation
Appropriations Subcommittee on Joint Capital Outlay
Agenda:
DTMB FY 2015-16 Capital Outlay Project Request Review and Evaluations Process
Workforce and Talent Development
Agenda:
PRESENTATIONS BY:
- Department of Talent and Economic Development
- Talent Investment Agency
Joint Committee Meeting with Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges
Agenda:
Testimony on FY 2015-16 Community College Budget